The 2012 Rescue Odyssey
In October 2012, 17 Pumik had to be rescued from a breeder who was not able to place her puppies and so she kept them all. Most of the dogs were 7 and 8 years old, but they ranged up to 12 years old. It was a huge effort on the part of a lot of people in the Pacific Northwest, but all found forever homes.
The shelters that housed these Pumik took care of spaying and neutering, cleaned teeth, and vaccinated them all. The Hungarian Pumi Club of America is donating the following from the Rescue Fund to these organizations/individuals:
| Clackamas County Dog Services Shelter Clackamas, OR |
This shelter took the dogs and housed them for 8 weeks until they were relinquished by the owner. They performed most of the health care needed by the Pumik. They placed one Pumi and relinquished the remainder to the HPCA for fostering and eventual placement in forever homes. |
$1,000
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| Oregon Humane Society Portland, OR |
This shelter took 5 of the Pumik from Clackamas County Dog Services. They relinquished one to the HPCA as we had a forever home, and then placed the other four.HPCA members groomed all 5 one Saturday after their placement there. We had so many members come to help that we ran out of room. |
$250
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| Multnomah County Animal Services Troutdale, OR |
This shelter took 4 of the Pumi from Clackamas County Dog Services. They housed them for awhile until the HPCA had enough foster or forever homes to take them. |
$100
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| Nina Sage Foster home |
Nina fostered Bernie for 5 months, working intensely with him to adapt to a new style of life. She was very successful as evidenced by how well he has fit into his new homesee below |
$100
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The Rescued Dogs’ Stories
[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_tabs][vc_tab title=”Berny ” tab_id=”1409945613-1-96″ icon=”hb-moon-plus-circle”][vc_column_text]8 year old dark gray large male, he can be a bit hard to handle, if he likes you he is very sweet, but on his own terms.
10/26/12 – Berny was transferred to the Multnomah County Animal Shelter.
11/4/12 – Berny went to live in a foster home today in Portland. His foster owner reports that Berny is having to learn some social skills, but is good with other dogs.
12/6/12 – Berny is so worth the time, and will make the right person a fantastic dog. He will need an experienced dog home, preferrable with another dog friend, owners who are calm & patient to work with him … but they will be rewarded with a smart, cuddly dog.
12/18/12 – Report from Berny’s foster mom: Berny’s ready for adoption, but his new owner must be an experienced dog person. He’s now walking up to most strangers on his own, waging his tail & looking for love & treats. He sulks but sits while being leashed, still has issues if you grab his collar, but if his owners have a slip lead, they can get around the collar thing. He is good with cats & dogs, loves love & cuddles, ok with baths. Berny is not a fan of crates or crating. His mom is setting one up in the living room and starting to feed him in it, but right now, he’d rather starve than go back in a crate!! He comes when called, unless he gets distracted by something more interesting than treats. He likes to hoard the toys too, really enjoys his big green squeaky turtle – he sleeps with that one. He’s learning to play tug of war with other dogs, and is a real gentleman about it.
4/7/13 – Berny’s foster mom delivered Berny to his new forever home today. he walked into their house and proceeded to climb into a lap for love.
5/16/13 – A report from Berny’s new home: “It’s been almost 5 weeks and he has grown SO much. He is a wonderful dog. He is very happy and well adjusted. He tells us when he needs to go out and loves his walks. He has learned a bunch of new commands including “wait” at crossing the street. Also, sit, backup, come, and more. Very smart and eager. He’s also learned to go up and down stairs. We took him to a dog park a couple of weekends to see how he was, off leash, and he was perfectly well behaved. Last weekend, we went to the beach and he loved it. He found the limit to distance from us and didn’t exceed that. He continued to check in with us. He never got too far away. He is SO devoted and attached. He is the perfect dog and we love him very much.” A wonderful, happy ending to Berny’s saga. Thanks to everyone who helped him along the way!
9/4/13 – A note from Berny’s owners: “Bernie continues to impress and amaze us. He is so smart and eager to please. Our neighbors all love him and tell us he’s like a different dog after five months. Thanks for helping us find Bernie. He is a treasured member of the family.”
December 2013 – Look at him now! His new owner says “He continues to grow and change with every month. He’s very eager to please and is very trusting and devoted.”
5/22/14 – From Berny’s owners: A few weeks ago Berny was diagnosed with a malignant oral melanoma when we took him in for a dental appt. The tumor was surrounding a back upper tooth. Our vet said it was up in his palette and jaw. We’ve taken him to a specialist vet, as well. So far, it hasn’t spread to the lungs. To remove the mass would mean removing his jaw and that side of his face at a minimum. Then, even with radiation and the melanoma vacine there is no guaranty of survival beyond a few months. I think it may have spread into his nose or sinus in the last few days. He lays in his bed most of the time now with short walks outside. He does have moments on some days where he seems ok. We took him to a dog park the other day and he played with the other dogs for a few minutes, chasing and running and barking, then he wanted to go home.
8/25/14 – Despite radiation treatments and all the love and care that Bernie’s owners could give him, he was having trouble breathing and had stopped eating, so they made the difficult decision to put Bernie to sleep. It was such a brief time that they had him, but they gave him all the love and care that he needed for the final 14 months of his life.
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8 year old silver female, loves to collect toys (her full title is Xena Warrior Princess, keeper of the toys) a bit of a busy body
10/26/12 – Xena was transferred to the Multnomah County Animal Shelter.
11/1/12 – Xena was spayed today. She is doing well.
11/4/12 – Xena found her forever home today! She’ll be living in Salem with 2 old Border Terriers. She has a grooming appointment with Chris for next weekend.
11/10/11 – Xena got groomed today and now she looks like a Pumi! But we forgot to take a picture, so one will be posted as soon as we get it taken. She’s getting along well with the Border Terriers and is following her new “mom” all over the house.
1/23/13 – Xena isn’t working out with the old Border Terriers she lives with and now needs a new forever home.
2/10/13 – Xena is in a new foster home with an experienced dog person. Her foster home reports that she loves food and is adapting very well.
3/15/13 – Xena’s foster home has turned into a forever home….
[/vc_column_text][/vc_tab][vc_tab title=”Boo” tab_id=”1409949418713-2-5″ icon=”hb-moon-plus-circle”][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]He will be 11 on 10/31/12, had 1.5 years agility training, but couldn’t take pressure of showing. Walks well on leash, had a little bit of showing, big bold dog. Boo is adapting well to his new foster home.
11/3/12 – Boo went to his new forever home in Washington today! He’ll live with Marie and another Pumi.
11/17/12 – Boo now answers to his name. He is playing with toys and even carried a small stuffed soccer ball on his walk this morning! He walks confidently on a leash right next to his new owner without any pulling. He is a dear and loves rubbing his head on the couch and his owner almost like he is part goat!
11/6/16 – Boo celebrated his 15th birthday on Halloween!!! Although most of his hearing is gone and some of his sight and maybe he has a bit of dementia – He is doing great! He loves to dance a little jig when he is outside! He also loves to hop sideways! He is as cute as ever. His health is fabulous. He overcame being emaciated and the yeast infection on his skin that had him in a cone for the better part of two years. He enjoys, well tolerates, acupuncture for this condition and other allergies. He has the love and friendship of dear Ziggy, another Pumi in the house. (Marie/Molly moved to San Diego the Spring of 2015). “He is truly a blessing to our family.” writes his owner.
[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_tab][vc_tab title=”Zsazsa” tab_id=”1409949782296-3-9″ icon=”hb-moon-plus-circle”][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]12 years old, old lady of the group, mother of most, loves to herd sheep, (although a little old for that), can be intense when after something (like vermin ), quite shy in new situations. She has had years of agility training, but was never shown, couldn’t take the pressure of new places. Zsazsa is adjusting to her new foster home. She’s got a little arthitis, so doesn’t move around too fast and likes to check everything out.
11/3/12 – Zsazsa went to her forever home today. She will be living with some Bichon Frises in Oregon.
11/17/12 – Zsa Zsa is taking her time to adjust. For the first week she was too frightened to so much as make eye contact. However although she still has tremendous trepidation, but will make eye contact and will accept pats and loves. She has found her “safe place” on top of about 10 dog pads that are located on the lowest shelf of my grooming room. They think she likes it there because of all the padding and because it is right next to the doggie door. She seems to enjoy watching the Bichons race in and out of it all day and night. Her appetite has been great and she has not had a single accident in the house.
[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_tab][vc_tab title=”Marie” tab_id=”1409950059944-4-5″ icon=”hb-moon-plus-circle”][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]7 year old silver female, the only girl in the litter, she was the one that played with everyone. Her foster home reports that she is very good in the house – runs to the door when she says “potty”, then does her business and comes back in.
11/3/12 – Today Marie went to her forever home in Washington to live with old housemate Boo and another Pumi.
11/18/12 – Marie (now Molly) comes up to her new mom and looks right at her to say good morning and to welcome her home from work. She isn’t too sure about all this toy business though. She is learning to walk on a leash without pulling and frightens with street noise but is coming along nicely. With some coaxing she will come close enough for a good pet and seems to enjoy it.
[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_tab][vc_tab title=”Pixie” tab_id=”1409950253714-5-3″ icon=”hb-moon-plus-circle”][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]8 year old small black female, very sweet, loves to sit in your lap, and to try to get you to feed her cookies. She had a ruff patch in her life, but bounced back. Pixie is still at the shelter because she’ll be spayed shortly and needs a few small fatty tumors removed, too.
10/30/12 – The Oregon Humane Society came and picked her up, so she’ll be available there.
10/31/12 – Pixie got spayed today. She is doing well.
11/3/12 – Pixie was groomed today, then we checked her out of the Oregon Humane Society. Tuesday, Pixie will be going to her new home!
11/6/12 – Pixie’s arrived at her new home in Arizona!
11/16/12 – Pixie’s owners report that she continues to blossom and is doing great!
11/18/12 – Pixie’s forever home had been prepared for several weeks of integration into the family, but already she has really settled in, has bonded with them and is bonding with their other dogs. They are fascinated by the intelligence that she shows and the ways that she shows it. Her name is now BunnyBear.
6/26/18 – BunnyBear passed on, surrounded by her family.
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9 years old, large white female, likes to sleep under your covers with you. Allergic to fleas. From the Clackamas County Animal Shelter’s website: “My wish includes kind people who understand my breed and the needs of a mature lady like me. I am shy, so you will not see rowdy behavior when we meet. I get along with other dogs, and I am quickly learning how to walk with a leash. House training needed. To stay beautiful, I will need consistent brushing and grooming. A warm soft bed, gentle attention, and a loving home are all part of my wish. Please make my wish come true.”
11/4/12 – A person filed an application to adopt Gezzell! She will be going to her new home on Wednesday.
11/7/12 – Gezzell went to her new home!
3/16/13 – Chris received an email from a new Pumi owner – evidently Gezzell had changed hands again. The new owner said Gezell has now found her forever home! Chris will be grooming her and bringing the new owner into the Pumi fold in a few days.
6/24/13 – Chris groomed Gezzell today and she’s doing very well.
[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_tab][vc_tab title=”Surfer” tab_id=”1409950622696-7-6″ icon=”hb-moon-plus-circle”][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]8 year old silver male, loves to play fetch and tug, very sweet and lovable.
10/30/12 – Moved to the Oregon Humane Society.
11/3/12 – Got groomed today.
11/7/12 – Surfer got adopted today from the shelter!!!!
[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_tab][vc_tab title=”Harmony” tab_id=”1409950766809-8-9″ icon=”hb-moon-plus-circle”][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]8 year old black and tan female, always in the middle of things, loves to go out hunting for vermin, very strong willed
10/30/12 – Moved to the Oregon Humane Society.
11/3/12 – Got groomed today!
11/16/12 – Harmony was adopted today!!!
[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_tab][vc_tab title=”Fly ” tab_id=”1409950771143-9-4″ icon=”hb-moon-plus-circle”][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]7 year old dark gray male, likes to collect toys and store them in crates, likes to sleep under the desk. His foster home reports that he is very good in the house – runs to the door when she says “potty”, then does his business and comes back in. He loves her dog beds and laying around in the house. He especially likes going for walks.
11/4/12 – His foster home says she thinks he doesn’t see too well and needs another dog in the house to help him get around.
11/10/12 – His foster owner says he doesn’t relate well to people, but does get along with other dogs.
11/13/12 – Fly found a place where he can be on his own without other dogs.
[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_tab][vc_tab title=”Splash” tab_id=”1409950772537-10-0″ icon=”hb-moon-plus-circle”][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]8 year old small black female, has agility training, loves to sleep under your covers with you, but she sometimes will chew on the corners of the blanket. Splash was spayed on Monday and then went to her foster home. She is fitting in well there and is playing quietly with the other Pumi in the household. They report that she would love to be a lap dog. She is housebroken. She has a “take me home” face now that she’s been groomed.
11/16/12 – Loveable Splash has been adopted by her foster home!
[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_tab][vc_tab title=”Sprite” tab_id=”1409950774109-11-7″ icon=”hb-moon-plus-circle”][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]9 years old, has a lot of obedience and agility training, small petite female, likes to run things, always ready to go. May not fit in with other dogs.
11/17/12 – Sprite has a new forever home! She’ll be going in the next few days!
11/20/12 – Sprite went to her forever home today. She’ll be living in the Portland area.
[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_tab][vc_tab title=”Jive” tab_id=”1409950775471-12-0″ icon=”hb-moon-plus-circle”][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]7 year old small dark gray male, barks when excited (like at feeding time) very sweet boy.
10/26/12 – Jive was transferred to the Multnomah County Animal Shelter.
11/4/12 – Jive is in transition to his new foster home in Seattle. He was fairly outgoing at the shelter, but in a home situation is quite intimidated by all the changes in his life.
11/8/12 – Jive went to his foster home today. His foster owner reports that he is very shy, and ignores their other dog.
11/17/12 – Jive is cautious and working on gaining his confidence. He is very good when they put his leash on and hops down to trot at their feet once it’s on. He loves walks, even though he doesn’t seem interested in sniffing anything. He just likes to follow his doggy instinct to walk. It’s hard to get him to come down from the couch. This morning they brought him to get pets in bed and he realized he really liked it there and kept sticking his head under her hand for more pets, even got a tail thump which is big for him. He’s pretty treat motivated and will sit right next to the bigger dog while they trade off getting treats, and even hung around a few minutes for pets before retreating back to his couch. She had lady friends over for sewing work and he begged for pets from whoever sat on the couch next to him. Jive has the biggest, deepest eyes that look right into you and touch your heart, and he just wants you to touch him and give him your love… and some walkies and treatsies.
11/24/12 – Jive walked home with his new owners today who live just a few blocks from his foster home.They’ve been wanting a Pumi for years, and now they have one!
8/10/13 – Jive and his people came to the Oregon Pumi Party today. He was fine off leash and stuck with his family. They report that he really loves going on adventures.
[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_tab][vc_tab title=”Bet” tab_id=”1409950777449-13-3″ icon=”hb-moon-plus-circle”][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]7 year old large silver male, bold, will climb half way in your lap for attention
10/30/12 – Moved to the Oregon Humane Society.
11/3/12 – Bet got groomed today. He’s a very easy-going dog.
11/16/12 – Foxy and Bet have been moved to an adoption facility called Lexi Dog at 6100 SW Macadam, Portland, OR 97219. Phone 503.245.4363.
11/17/12 – Foxy and Bet have been moved back to the Oregon Humane Society because both have kennel cough and they can get treatment there.
12/5/12 – Bet was adopted from the Oregon Humane Society!!
[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_tab][vc_tab title=”Gene” tab_id=”1409950781769-14-1″ icon=”hb-moon-plus-circle”][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]7 year old large silver male, very soft, doesn’t ask for much attention.
10/26/12 – Gene was transferred to the Multnomah County Animal Shelter.
11/4/12 – Gene went to his foster home near Portland today where he’ll be living with two other Pumis.
11/7/12 – Gene got his hair cut and is getting along with his two playmates. He’s in the red harness above.
11/16/12 – Gene’s foster home reports that he likes to go outside with the other dogs, he adores one of the Pumik, and he runs with her, and is very rough and tumble with her. The other Pumi tolerates him, mostly ignores him, and when outside barks at him. Gene goes on leash to the park, and is getting more used to it. He loves to meet the people and dogs, and greets everyone nicely. He does not like the street or the cars. He lets her wipe his feet, brush him, etc. Gene likes to lay his head on their lap when they are eating at the table or at the computer. He has claimed one couch, and doesn’t get on any other furniture. He has become quite playful, and loves a toy squirrel and will chase it, return it and drop it next to you for the next toss. He loves back scratches, and massage. He goes right into his crate asked. He is very loving, and likes to follow her all over. He is house broken. He still gets that skittish look when he is startled with anything abrubt. They have seen a lot of improvement over the 2 weeks.
12/11/12 – Gene is going to live in Washington! He’ll be transferred from his foster home to his forever home soon! Gene got a new name, Sherlock, and a loving home.
1/26/13 – Just when Sherlock was adjusting nicely, he bolted away. Eva was getting him out of the back of her car in her driveway when he was frightened by truck passing by and the driver honked the horn. Eva lives on a quiet street with very little traffic. It was a fluke…bad timing. Sherlock spooked, Eva grabbed his collar, he twisted his body, and it slipped over his head. He was gone, still wearing a glow-in-the-dark collar and a red harness.
Eva did all the right things, contacted animal control, canvassed the neighborhood, posted fliers, and knocked on doors. Weeks went by. Every other day she visited animal control to see if he showed up. A friend also checked the book where pictures were taken of dogs that were hit on the roads were kept, so owners of these unfortunate creatures could have closure.
3/1/13 – Eva got a call from animal control. They had just received a call from a woman who had Eva’s dog in her sun porch. Sherlock was easily identifiable by his glow-in-the-dark collar and red harness. This woman lives about 12 miles from Eva, at the tip of Johnson Point, in Boston Harbor (WA). Apparently, Sherlock had wandered until he ran out of land…no place else to go.
Just how Sherlock got in the yard to take in some sun in the woman’s sun porch is a mystery. You see the woman had a 6-ft fenced yard with no gate. He could have jumped, but after being on his own for 6 weeks, he’s pretty much a rack of bones. Sherlock wandered in the opening from the yard to the sun porch that her dogs use. Her dogs were gone with her husband, out of town for a few days.
When the woman tried to approach Sherlock, he backed away. So intelligently, she closed him in the sun porch and called animal control. Eva came a few hours later to pick him up. Sherlock was very happy to see Eva, to say the least. I know Eva was happy to see him.
It’s funny how one series of unfortunate events turned into a series of fortunate ones. A friendly house, an empty yard, an open dog door, and a place to soak in the sun. Not to mention, a wise person who knew not to chase or grab at a strange dog.
It’s nice when you have a story to tell that has a happy ending. Sherlock and Eva are back together, Sherlock a little worse for the wear. But Eva says his tail is up, curled over his back and his ears are forward. This boy is happy to be home!
[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_tab][vc_tab title=”Ralph” tab_id=”1409952137737-15-2″ icon=”hb-moon-plus-circle”][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]7 year old black male with erect ears. He’s very shy, and doesn’t ask for attention.
10/30/12 – Moved to the Oregon Humane Society.
11/3/12 – Foxy got groomed today. He’s very shy and submissive. His coat is very unlike a Pumi – it’s thick and coarse, so will be easy to take care of.
11/16/12 – Foxy and Bet have been moved to an adoption facility called Lexi Dog at 6100 SW Macadam, Portland, OR 97219. Phone 503.245.4363.
11/17/12 – Foxy and Bet have been moved back to the Oregon Humane Society because both have kennel cough and they can get treatment there. Some Pumi owners have been visiting with them and report that although Foxy is shy, he will put his paw on you to make sure you keep petting him.
12/5/12 – Foxy was adopted, but it only lasted a day, unfortunately. Evidently he peed in the house. It’s going to take awhile for these dogs to adapt to a new home, and that sort of thing is to be expected. He’ll need a very understanding home to help him adjust.
6/29/14 – From Foxy’s new owners: Ralph’s adoption story is fun to tell. I was browsing the Humane Society website, looking for a lizard for my son. It seems they don’t have lizards, but in my search the cutest dog face I have ever seen appeared on my screen. It was Fox. I clicked on his picture and learned that he was a Pumi. My family knew about the breed because our older son, as a toddler, nicknamed his newborn brother Pumi, for no apparent reason. At one point we googled “Pumi” to see if it was a name in any language and learned about the dog. We had never met one in real life, though, so I went to the shelter right away for this special opportunity.
Fox was the last of the Pumik. All the others had been adopted. I think people were afraid that he would never cheer up. When I first met Fox he was trembling uncontrollably and leaned away from me when I would try to pet him. However, once in a while he would reach out his paw and tentatively place it on my arm or leg so that I knew he wanted attention. I spent about two hours with Fox and fell in love with him. I told my husband all about him and we adopted Fox right away. Unfortunately on our way home my old pickup broke down in the left lane of I-5 during rush hour traffic. Fox was pretty scared with all the noise of the freeway overpasses while we waited for a tow truck.
Despite the rugged start Fox made it home. It seemed like he’d never been in a house before. He didn’t know how to walk on our wood floors. He didn’t know how to use the stairs. He would not explore the house, but stayed about five feet from the front door at all times. The only thing he liked at first was going for walks. In the beginning I was the only one Fox would trust and my boys were upset that the dog didn’t like them and that he was so boring. I told them to be patient because he’d had a hard life and would need time to recover.
My boys renamed their dog “Ralph”. We called him “Foxy Ralph” for a while so he could adjust to his new name. We didn’t realize at first that Ralph’s tail would curl because he spent the first two months with it tucked between his legs. We thought he was mute because it took several months for him to make a sound. It was nine months before he let out a full bark. His first summer we learned that Ralph loves camping and hiking. He was a bit afraid of the water but figured out how to swim. He learned to sit, roll over and find hidden treats with no problem. It took a bit longer but we’ve taught Ralph to fetch as well. He loves learning new things. The best part of all is that Ralph doesn’t shake with fear, but snuggles up to all the members of our family now. People say he looks years younger than he did at first.
7/28/14 – Pictures of Ralph now.
8/19/14 – Today Ralph had some major needed dental work done, and the HPCA helped with the large bill for this work. His owners report that he came through the anesthesia just fine and is eating.
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10/30/12 – Mel got a bath and groomed today. He wasn’t wild about the bath, but liked the attention getting groomed and wagged his tail the whole time. He is looking for someone to attach himself to. He has asked for attention from all of the people in his life and likes everyone who’s dealt with him, even after just one day. He went to a foster home today, and we’ll see how he gets along with other dogs. Report from his foster home: He looked at her cat, she looked at him, he slowly walked to her, sniffed her, and that was all. He and my male Belgian Sheepdog seemed to get along just fine. He seemed timid at first, but the Sheepdog just stood still and he warmed up, but stayed calm. Lots of wagging tails & friendly body language. He was friendly right away with my husband.
So far, he has nice manners.
11/1/12 – Mel is getting along well in his foster home. He likes the male 10 year old Belgian Sheepdog, but the younger female is a bit too bouncy for him. He was interested when the younger one went after a frisbee, then decided that he might try it to.
11/2/12 – Mel is moving to a foster home in Washington, as a stepping stone to his new home in the Bahamas! When the foster home owner goes to the AKC/Eukanuba agility invitational in December, Mel will go along and meet his new owner there! He will be living with another Pumi there (and in his foster home).
11/3/12 – Mel moved to his foster home in Washington today.
11/4/12 – See the video above of Mel in his last foster home.
11/10/12 – Mel’s having to learn a few social skills in his foster home, but is getting along well with the other dogs.
11/20/12 – Mel went with his foster family to an agility trial last weekend and was quite overwhelmed with the changes in his life. His foster home feels that traveling all the way to the Bahamas would be too tramatic for Mel, so his forever home has decided that he should find another forever home where he doesn’t have to travel very far to find a good couch to lay on.
11/24/12 – Mel is staying in the state of Washington – not too far for a guy that doesn’t really like travel and change.
11/25/12 – Mel bolted from his owners last night! He is lost in the North Seattle areas of Shoreline, Richmond Beach, Woodway. He is dragging a leash. He is not microchipped and has no information on his collar. If you live in that area, please keep you eyes out for him!
12/3/12 – Mel was featured on a television station, but no news.
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